Behavior Technician - Home-Based

Job Details

Job Location:

Hartford, CT 06101

Position Type:
Per Diem

Salary Range: $20.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
None

The Behavioral Technician will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Clients include children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, community, clinic, and school settings. The Behavioral Technician will collect data on programs and assist with parent training. The Behavior Technician works under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.

The principles of behavior analysis aim to treat patients who have difficulties with socially significant behaviors such as social skills, reading, communication, personal self-care, and work skills.

• Plan and implement intervention strategies using direct therapy, monitoring, and consultation under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Teach targeted behaviors using specialized techniques that may include reward systems, incidental teaching, and pivotal response training.
• Record and track data from training sessions.
• Reinforce positive behavior with children on caseload.
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with administrators, parents, and community members.
• Provide accurate documentation of intervention goals and objectives.
• Facilitate transition among agencies, programs, and professionals as service provision changes.
• Identify emergency situations and determine appropriate action to ensure child safety.
• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Follow prescribed behavior skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with the client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Exercise necessary cost control measures.
• Strive to provide and maintain positive external and internal customer service and promote a culture of excellence in customer service.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively, and asking questions for clarification.
• Be dependable, plan and organize work effectively, and ensure its completion.
• Arrive to work on time and take breaks within expected time frames.
• Meet all productivity requirements.
• Show team behavior and promote a team‑oriented environment.
• Represent the organization professionally at all times.

• Hearing and speaking ability to communicate on the telephone.
• Vision for entering data.
• Reaching ability for paper management.
• Manual dexterity to operate computer, photocopier, and telephone.
• Mobility to access photocopier, fax machine, etc.
• Speak and write English understandably.
• Function independently and maintain personal integrity.
• Flexibility of hours.

• Recognize tasks and perform them independently.
• Establish responsible and trustworthy rapport with staff.
• Be punctual and provide proper notification for absence or tardiness.
• Follow through on assigned tasks.
• Adjust to changing work schedules.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment under time constraints.

• Learn all Constellation Kids policies and procedures.
• Use judgment skills in processing telephone calls.
• Organize tasks to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Operate all aspects of computer, photocopier, and telephone.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions from the supervisor.
• Read, write, and type.

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited university AND one year of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.
• OR an associate’s degree (60 college credits) AND a minimum of two years of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Registered Behavior Technician certification is a plus.